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08/01/2026

Its been a minute since we did a solo session...

Long ago, the Babydawg and I were working on some obedience with beginning steps of directional sends. While a little rusty, we started to get that lightbulb sparked again.

One thing we started doing too was ending on a command but with no ending reward. Why?

Lots of people teach loads of behaviors with treats, toys and fun fun fun. But what can happen at the end of a session over time is you create the adrenaline ju**ie. Does you dog obsess about throwing the ball 'JUST ONE LAST TIME DAD!!'?? Can your dog NOT turn off from the game?? ...we thought so.

By changing a simple little routine at the end of some fun, especially with obedience, you can help your dog decrompress. See, many dogs are not good with an off switch. And since we have to go back into the house, we do stationary place for a couple minutes without reward. We let the dog digest what they just did and work to bring their arousal level down. Then we simply release off place and go about our business.

You teach the dog there is an end, which delves into the whole start-stop of things and structure, which helps with conistency etc...you see where this better relationship is going? It takes some time and patience to decompress, but like always, be consistent!

We also never train in Crocs🤦‍♂️...you caught us!

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PS> you know you show your own dog their fuzz too...admit it!

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07/22/2026

Quite possibly the world's laziest GSD...🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

05/19/2026

Hey Ms. Darla!!

Met up with Darla and her peeps today for some refresher work! Shes doing well but still struggles in certain areas with distractions under the right conditions. She was much improved by the end of the session, tho we can't say the same for the vocal GSD across the field!🤣 (NOT in our program, but probably should be!).

Distractions can be difficult, but they don't have to be impossible. Clear and consistent structure, along with proper fulfillments, will ensure a dog knows what to do when confronted with uncertainty and help guide them to success.

Dogs have instincts, they have desires and they have the ability to choose. But they don't come pre-programmed for the human world. A leashed world. A fenced world. A world where other dogs can do as they please because owners allow it to happen (ex: unruly off-lead dogs etc).

So we have to teach them! Show them how to navigate a world that is no longer made for them. To ensure and account for their safety and behavior. That is our ownership responsibility. Our training responsibility. Our pack leadership responsibility.

Keep up the good work Ms. Darla! You're growing up so fast!🐕

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05/07/2026

We did a thing!!!!!🎉🔥

Fresh Coast K9 is proud to offer Dogtra products as part of our overall training services. We have been using several of the Dogtra units for many years, as have many clients, and the variety of training solutions Dogtra offers is second to none!

GPS pet containment systems with NO subscription required? ✅️

Barking and whiney dogs? ✅️

Handheld untis to fit individual dog needs? ✅️

Need replacement parts or batteries? ✅️

We are now able to offer a wide range of dog training solutions for any and all types of dogs and situations. From pets, to work dogs, to hunting dogs, we've got you covered Northern Michigan!

In the next few days, we will be rolling out dedicated training plan options that will accompany specific products listed. This offers peace of mind knowing that your dog has been professionally trained to understand the system they are on!

Stay tuned...

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04/10/2026

Big Full Send Friday and welcome to K9 Jaxx and handler who just completed our handler course!!!🎉🎖🏆

This is only the beginning for this team, as they embark on the best job in law enforcement. They both worked incredibly hard and made great strides to get themselves prepped for going back to work in their new role. There will be ups and downs along the way but you have the knowlegde to see it thru. You also have the support from us, should you need it. We can't teach experience but we crammed as much in as we could. Well done and thanks for your efforts!!

K9 is a tough gig sometimes. Train hard, work hard, stay safe and don't forget to enjoy the journey. K9 leads the way!

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04/04/2026

Fullest of Sends for Friday....

This ain't no soccer field, grass footstep, hot dog helper, straight line, go "figure it out on your own cuz you know where it already goes" style track. Not when the wind was howling west-east and then swirling in the pines and the ground is still frozen that it flooded out the road, ran "double blind"...and we started to double back on it, like REAL PERPS DO!

Today was more difficult tracking than we set out for it to be. But...they crushed it. This was a realistic track. The wind alone wouldve caused some seasoned teams we know to struggle, let alone navigating a 2in flooded out section of hard, frozen gravel road. Pushed out to the longest distance thus far and crossed a wooden bridge! Realism.

The best part? The learning that occurred for both dog and handler. We mentioned we can't teach experience before, but some was gained today for sure. We gave them the guidance and they put it into use to troubleshoot and reach the end. Well done.

The moment this team leaves us, the expectations clock begins. People expect they are able to perform. We have to prepare them for that as best we can, with the time and resources allotted. But "basic" doesn't have to mean setting a low standard and using the phrase "they'll figure it out". That's not how things work and its a dangerous way to conduct training. You must teach the dog and you must teach the handler. Period. Train how you deploy.

The tracks today were solo, no instructor help, which could also be realistic in the AO this team will work. So all decisions fall on the handlers shoulders and trust in reading his dog. Modern tech helps show us how it went and we can evaluate the accuracy afterwards, but its pretty clear...

This team wouldve found the lost child today...twice...🔥

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